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Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs 
Cabinet approves continuation of Credit Linked Capital Subsidy and Technology Up-gradation Scheme  beyond 12th Plan for three years from 2017-18 to 2019-20
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the Credit Linked Capital Subsidy and Technology Up-gradation Scheme  with a total outlay of Rs.2900 crore. This scheme aims at improving the competitiveness of MSMEs by integrating various ongoing schematic interventions aimed at up-grading technology through Credit Linked Capital Subsidy , hand holding for zero defect zero effect manufacturing , increasing productivity through waste reduction , design intervention , cloud computing , facilitation of intellectual property  and nurturing new ideas .
Special provisions have been made in this scheme to promote entrepreneurship for SC/STs, women NER, Hill States  Island Territories  and the Aspirational Districts/ LWE Districts, as in these cases the subsidy shall be admissible also for investment in acquisition /replacement of plant & machinery / equipment & technology up-gradation of any kind. The scheme would be demand driven. But its coverage has been made more inclusive.
In addition, the scheme through Zero Defect & Zero Effect, component will promote reduction in emission level of green house gases and improve the competitiveness through reduction in defect / wastage during the manufacturing process of the products. It will also promote the innovation, digital empowerment of MSMEs, design interventions and support the protection of intellectual property of MSMEs.
The scheme will facilitate technology up-gradation to MSEs, improvement in Quality of products by MSMEs, enhancement in productivity, reduction in waste and shall promote a culture of continuous improvement.
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Vice President's Secretariat
Vice President calls for sustained dialogue with international community to take India’s development agenda forward
India is a favoured destination for foreign investments: Vice President
Urges ICWA to adopt neighbourhood first approach
Chairs 18th Governing Body meeting & 17th Governing Council meeting of ICWA
The Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu today underlined the need for India to engage with the international community in a sustained and fruitful dialogue that would take the country’s development agenda forward and help in creating a harmonious and prosperous world.
Addressing the 18th meeting of the Governing Body of Indian Council of World Affairs  at Sapru House in New Delhi today, he said that country was undergoing rapid transformation today.
Stating that India was economically vibrant and enjoyed the status of being a favoured destination for foreign investments, he said, “the intensive thrust on all round development and the transformative reforms currently under implementation, have drawn appreciation from observers all over the world.”
Shri Naidu said that India’s robust diplomatic outreach and engagement with world nations has secured it an important place in the comity of nations. “We must now build on our successes and forge ahead,” he added.
Later the Vice President, who is also the President of ICWA, chaired the 17th meeting of its Governing Council. Making initial remarks, Shri Naidu said that the rising role of India in world affairs and the challenges that we face in this complex and ever changing global scenario are issues which touch upon the lives of each and every one of our citizens.
Appreciating the council for its good work in research and in raising awareness among both experts and the general public through its activities, the Vice President advised the Council to adopt a neighbourhood first approach just as in Indian foreign policy, with more research output, outreach and interactions with its counterparts in our neighbourhood.
He also urged the researchers to do more original thinking and raise the quality of their output.
The Minister for External Affairs, Dr. S. Jaishankar, the Members of Parliament from the Rajya Sabha, Shri Vinay Sahasrabuddhe, Shri Anand Sharma, Members of Parliament from the Lok Sabha, Shri Jamyang Tsering Namgyal, and Ms. Anupriya Patel, the Director General of ICWA, Dr T.C.A Raghavan and eminent experts and members of the Governing Council and Governing Body were present on the occasion.
Ministry of Finance
Income Tax Department conducts searches in Jharkhand
Income Tax Department carried out a search operation on 28.07.2021 on a prominent group in Jharkhand dealing in building construction and real estate. The search began on 28.07.2021 in Ranchi and Kolkata. More than 20 premises were covered.
During the search, it was found that the group was not maintaining regular books of account. In view thereof, the audit certificates and statements submitted to the Income Tax Department are under investigation for genuineness. As per details found during the search operation, it was seen that the group has been undertaking huge outside-the-books transactions in the building construction business and a large portion of sale proceeds is received in cash which remains unaccounted. Part of the cash generated has been brought into the business through bogus share capital and unsecured loans from shell companies. Investigations have revealed that at least 8 shell companies were involved. Relatives and persons of no means were appointed as directors of these ‘companies’ which existed only on paper. These ‘directors’ have admitted that they were only ‘dummy directors’ and would sign wherever the group told them to do so. Transactions of unsecured loan and bogus share capital to the tune of Rs. 25 crore have been detected. Shell companies investing money in the group have been found to be non-existent in Kolkata. Incriminating documents about front companies having employees as directors that received share capital and unsecured loan from shell companies have been seized.
The group has purchased a very large tract of land measuring 1458 acres on the outskirts of Ranchi and is developing the same by constructing and selling residential apartments. It was seen that the land has been registered at a consideration of one-tenth of the value for stamp duty purposes. Brokers have been paid fee in cash running into crores. Other expenses with regard to the purchase of land also are in crores. The sellers of the land have also been searched and they have admitted that more than 25% of land included in the registered document is forest land, not owned by them and for which they have received no consideration. Evidence gathered during the search established that the group had fraudulently got more than 300 acres of forest land registered in its name.
Unexplained cash of Rs. 50 lakh has been seized and three lockers have been found and placed under restraint. Preliminary evidence found suggests evasion of tax of more than Rs. 50 crore.
Post search investigations are going on and tax evasion figures may go up substantially.
Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
Launch of New KHADI INDIA OUTLET at IIT, DELHI
In an endeavour to connect Khadi with young people, KVIC has inaugurated a newly renovated Khadi India outlet in IIT Campus, Delhi, on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti. Inspired by the vision of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s clarion call- Khadi for Nation; Khadi for Fashion & Khadi for Transformation- Shri Manoj Kumar, Chairman-KVIC launched the outlet in the IIT shopping complex today.
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has emphasised the role of khadi in his address during the G20 University Connect Finale at Bharat Mandapam on 26th September 2023. He asked the youth of India to show their power by being ‘Vocal for local’ and made in India, by wearing the fabric of the nation ‘khadi’ as the preferred fabric for fashion, to encourage the swadeshi and Atmanirbhar Bharat. He urged the college students to wear khadi in their colleges and hence launching of a Khadi Gramodyog Bhawan in IIT Campus, Delhi is a step towards making youthful designs accessible to young students at their doorsteps.
Along with launching the new outlet, Chairman KVIC and Shri Nagendra Raghuvanshi, Member, Commission KVIC also unveiled the new collection of apparel designed by the Centre of Excellence for Khadi  in collaboration with Khadi Institutions.
CoEK was conceived by the Ministry of MSME to support the Khadi and Village Industries Commission  in association with the National Institute of Fashion Technology , with the intention to reach out to young audiences and the global market. The centre has been set up as a hub and spokes model in Delhi as a hub; Bengaluru, Gandhinagar, Kolkata and Shillong as spokes.
Khadi is a breathable, sustainable and natural origin fabric. It is warm in winter and cooler in summer. Due to the process of hand spinning and hand weaving, it is sustainable and electric energy neutral. Its wider acceptance and global reach through the efforts of Prime Minister brings hope of earning better livelihoods to numerous families in rural areas.
A new apparel range has been created to make khadi attractive and to appeal to young audiences by introducing vibrant colours and interesting silhouettes. Khadi Institutions have been guided by the CoEK team to carry out quality and standardized production of 9 styles of apparel for retail through the IIT outlet. This outlet will be the first to initiate the wave of presenting khadi in a new narrative.
President's Secretariat
President of India to visit Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh from February 4 to 7
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, will visit Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh from February 4 to 7, 2021.
In the evening of February 4, 2021, the President will leave for Bengaluru. On February 5, 2021, the President will address the valedictory function of the Aero India-21 at the Air Force Station, Yalehanka, Bengaluru. The President will visit Madikeri, Kodagu district of Karnataka on February 6, 2021, to inaugurate a Museum at the erstwhile ancestral house of General Thimayya. On February 7, 2021, the President will grace the 23rd annual convocation of the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences in Bengaluru. On the same day, he will also visit the Ashram of the Satsang Foundation in Madanapalle and Peepal Grove School at Sadum in Andhra Pradesh, before returning to New Delhi.
Ministry of Culture
Shri Prakash Javadekar to inaugurate New Campus for National Museum Institute at Noida tomorrow
Shri Prakash Javadekar, Minister for Human Resource Development, Government of India in the presence of Dr. Mahesh Sharma, Minister of State  for Culture & Chancellor of the National Museum Institute  will inaugurate the new Campus of the National Museum Institute tomorrow, Wednesday at 11.00 a.m. at A-19, Sector 62, NOIDA .
Since its inception, the Institute has been one of the leading centers in the country for training and research in the field of art and cultural heritage. It imparts higher education leading to Master of Arts and Ph.D in the field of History of Art, Conservation and Museology.
The National Museum Institute of History of Art, Conservation and Museology  is a registered Society  under the Societies Registration Act 1860, fully funded by the Govt. of India, Ministry of Culture which was formed and registered on January 27, 1989 and was accorded the status of ‘Deemed to be University’ on April 28, 1989 under the UGC Act 3 of 1956. MA, Ph.D as well as short-term courses were commenced in 1990.
As approved by the Academic Council and its highest body i.e. Society of which the Chairman is the Minister of Culture, Government of India, four new courses i.e.  Archaeology;  Palaeography, Epigraphy and Numismatics;  Structural Conservation and  Cultural & Heritage Management, are expected to commence.
In addition to these regular courses, short-term courses of five-months duration i.e. Art Appreciation and Bhartiya Kalanidhi , which are very popular, are also conducted by the Institute to disseminate the knowledge about the country’s tangible and intangible heritage.
NOIDA CAMPUS OF NMI
Right from the beginning, National Museum Institute has been working from the first floor of the National Museum, Janpath, New Delhi. For its independent campus, a land of approx. 12000 sqm  was allotted at NOIDA–Uttar Pradesh by the NOIDA authority. In view of the requirement of different segments of the complex, a total budget of Rs.90.40 crores  was approved by the Standing Finance Committee, Ministry of Culture and the project work was allotted to CPWD for its construction.
On 31-01-2015, the foundation stone was laid by Dr. Mahesh Sharma Ji, Minister of State for Culture who is also the Chancellor of National Museum Institute. After preparing the drawings/ layouts of the building structures and getting clearances from different agencies involved and approval from the NMI, the construction work commenced in April, 2017 by the CPWD .
Special Service and Features
Special help desk for two Saturdays in EPFO Regional Office, Kochi
Kochi: June 13, 2023
(To facilitate the EPF members and pensioners to file online joint option/validation for higher pension, a special help desk is being made functional at Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation, Regional Office, Kochi for two Saturdays i.e. on 17.06.2023 and 24.06.2023 from 9.00 am to 5.30 pm.
Ministry of Defence
INDIAN ARMY TO ORGANISE “BIJOYA SANSKRITIK MAHOTSAV” AT KOLKATA FROM 26 TO 29 SEPTEMBER 2021
16 December 2021 will mark 50 years of the liberation of Bangladesh and India's victory over Pakistan in the 1971 Indo-Pak War. To commemorate this landmark event in India's history, Swarnim Vijay Varsh celebrations are being organised throughout the Country. A cultural event titled “Bijoya Sanskritik Mahotsav” aimed at showcasing the cultural linkages between India and Bangladesh during the war is being organised by the Eastern Command of Indian Army at Kolkata from 26 to 29 September 2021. Various cultural programs to include film screening, theatre plays, musical concerts and band performances are planned over five days at Rabindra Sadan and Nandan Convention Centre, Kolkata. Events of “Bijoya Sanskritik Mahotsav” will bring to fore the various tales of valor of Indian Army soldiers and Mukti Jodhas in the various historical battles fought by these brave hearts in the 1971 war of liberation.
Lt Gen Manoj Pande, Army Commander, Eastern Command will inaugurate the event at Rabindra Sadan, Kolkata on 26 September 2021 in the presence of Veer Naaris, War veterans and prominent media, entertainment personalities and people of Kolkata. Highlights of the event include a Fusion band display , performances by renowned Bengali play back singers and a theatre play on 1971 Indo-Pak War by RSR Group. Attendees will also have an opportunity to witness display of vintage vehicles and equipment of Eastern Command, and guided tours of Fort William Military Station.
Ministry of Power
Union Minister for Power and NRE calls upon the President of India
Shri R.K Singh, Union Minister for Power and NRE called upon the President of India Smt. Draupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi today. Shri Krishan Pal Gurjar, Minister of State for Power and Heavy Industries and Shri Bhagwanth Khuba, Minister of State for MNRE and Chemicals and Fertilizers were present.
Ministry of Education
Special guests from various walks of life invited to attend the Independence Day celebrations in New Delhi
Sarpanches of Vibrant Villages, teachers, nurses, farmers, fishermen invited to attend the Independence Day celebrations
Primary School Teacher, Neeru Sangotra from Punjab among the special guests
Neeru Sangotra a primary school teachers of KV AFS Highground school in Chandigarh was among the special guests invited to witness the Independence Day celebrations at the historic Red Fort, Delhi on August 15, 2023. Twenty Five such teachers, along with their families, are among around 1,800 persons who have been invited to listen to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s address to the nation from ramparts of the iconic monument. The initiative to invite the people from all walks of life, across India, and be a part of the celebrations has been taken by the Government in line with its vision of ‘Jan Bhagidari’.
Of the 25 teachers invited to witness the celebrations, Neeru Sangotra, a resident of Mohali  is one of them. Speaking to DD Punjab, Ms. Sangotra thanked PM Modi for inviting her as a special guest and recoganizing her commitment towards teaching young students. She said that with innovative pedagogy she tries to perform her duties and responsibilities with full enthusiasm.
Notably, she was first in her school to launch a campaign to aware children and parents to "Shun School Bag Load from soft shoulder of students of 1-5 class"  and also was first to start campaign related with Cleaniless drive way back in 2012 under the project "who will do this work”.
Prime Minister's Office
IPS Probationers of 2017 batch call on PM
About 100 Probationers of the 2017 batch of the Indian Police Service, today called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Interacting with the Probationers, the Prime Minister emphasized the importance of working with dedication, to perform with distinction, the various roles and responsibilities that they would be looking after.
The Prime Minister recalled the sacrifices of over 33,000 police personnel, who have laid down their lives, while performing their duty.
Subjects such as good governance, discipline and conduct, women empowerment, and forensic science, also came up for discussion.
Ministry of Defence
Workshop on “Space Warfare and Technology” by Directorate of Indian Defence University
Directorate of Indian Defence University  is organizing a two day workshop on “Space Warfare and Technology” for senior and middle level officers from the three Services on 02-03 May 19 at the Purple Bay, India Gate Circle, New Delhi. The workshop intends to cover Weaponisation and Militarisation of Space, preparation for Absorption of High-End Technology for Self-Sustenance in Space Operations, Space Innovations and Technology Exploitation, Inertial Navigation Systems and Sensors, legal aspects of military use of space, Building Capacity - Training, Human Resource and Research & Development, Adversarial Capability in Space Domain & Way Forward for Indian Armed Forces.
Lt Gen PJS Pannu, Deputy Chief of Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff will deliver the welcome address followed by keynote address by Lt Gen PS Rajeshwar, Chief of Integrated Defence Staff. This will be followed by talks from eminent speakers from the industry, academia, IITs, ISRO, DRDO, think tanks and Services to share their pragmatic knowledge and research on various aspects of space warfare and technology.
This workshop is relevant especially in light of Defence Space Agency being raised and three Services energising their own capabilities. It is to be seen as to how the Defence Space Agency will fit in the entire gambit of space domain utilisation in our country and efficiently perform its role for which it is being raised.
Ministry of Defence
DELIVERY OF Y 12704 
FIRST SHIP OF PROJECT 15B
Y 12704 , the lead ship of Project 15B stealth guided missile destroyers being built at Mazgaon Docks Limited , was delivered to the Indian Navy on 28 Oct 21. The contract for four ships of Project 15B, as the Visakhapatnam class ships are known, was signed on 28 January 2011. This project is a follow-on of the Kolkata class  destroyers commissioned in the last decade.
Designed by Directorate of Naval Design, Indian Navy’s in-house design organisation; and built by M/s Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd, Mumbai; the four ships are christened after major cities from all four corners of the country viz. Visakhapatnam, Mormugao, Imphal and Surat.
The keel of Visakhapatnam was laid in October 2013 and the ship was launched in April 2015. The design has largely maintained the hull form, propulsion machinery, many platform equipment and major weapons & sensors as the Kolkata class to benefit from series production.
The 163 metres long warship has a full load displacement of 7400 tonnes and maximum speed of 30 knots. The overall indigenous content of the project is approx. 75%. Apart from myriad indigenous equipment in the ‘Float’ and ‘Move’ categories, the destroyer is also installed with major indigenous weapons which include: -
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- Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missiles .
- BrahMos Surface-to-Surface Missiles .
- Indigenous Torpedo Tube Launchers .
- Anti-Submarine Indigenous Rocket Launchers .
- 76mm Super Rapid Gun Mount .
The delivery of Visakhapatnam is an affirmation of the impetus being given by the Government of India and the Indian Navy towards ‘Aatma Nirbhar Bharat’ as part of 75 years of Indian Independence. The induction of the destroyer, despite the COVID challenges, is a tribute to the collaborative efforts of large number of stake holders and would enhance the maritime prowess of the country in the Indian Ocean Region.
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Ministry of Defence
GIS-based automated water connection and online booking of community halls in full swing under eChhawani in cantonments
Key highlights:
- Portal to enhance ease of living for cantonment residents
- Water connection sans manual intervention
- Automated booking of Community Halls
- e-Chhawani portal provides centralised access to civic services to cantonment residents
Geographical Information Systems  based automatic water supply system is first of its kind in the country to automate the granting of water connection to the residents of cantonments, which was unveiled by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh recently, is in full swing. This system, based on the concept of ‘minimum government and maximum governance’, is getting popular as there is no manual intervention in the process of sanction of water connection to the applicants.
The application is user-friendly and is completely automated, which allows citizens to identify the location of water supply connection on cantonment map. The system automatically determines the nearest water pipeline and checks the feasibility of providing connection from water pipeline. The distance and the total amount payable are determined by the system based on the location of the household. The applicant can make instant payment of water connection charges by using linked payment gateway. This system automatically generates water connection sanction letter which can be downloaded by the applicant thereby providing seamless end-to-end delivery of service without human intervention. The process facilitates sanction of water connection to cantonment residents in the shortest possible span of time with ease. This is first of its kind municipal application in the country providing ‘ease of living’ to the residents.
Automated community hall booking is an online system under eChhawani portal. The system facilitates residents of cantonments to book community hall online without any physical application and intervention of cantonment officials.
The cantonment residents can book community hall using the user-friendly portal by selecting the available date and generating the booking confirmation letter by making online payment. Elimination of official intervention ensures that Community Hall is booked on ‘first come first serve’ basis by residents themselves avoiding any delays or discretions.
The facility of GIS based automated water supply system and automated community hall booking system under eChhawani portal  is already available to residents of cantonments for availing services in a transparent manner.